Salted Caramel Turtle Fudge Bars

These Salted Caramel Turtle Fudge Bars are crunchy, creamy, and chewy! And the
best part is they're so easy to make.

Servings: 1 Pan (8x8)

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Prep Time
30 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Inactive Time
2 hours

Total Time
2 hours, 45 minutes

Dessert

Chocolate

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment
paper, allowing two of the sides to overlap. Spray the parchment - and any
exposed pan - with non-stick baking spray; set aside.
2 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large
bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter, vanilla extract,
confectioners' sugar, and salt until light and fluffy; about 2 to 3 minutes.
Gradually beat in the flour, mixing just until combined. The mixture will be a
little crumbly.
3 Dump the mixture into the prepared pan and spread (or press firmly, if need be)
it into an even layer. Bake for 14 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set
aside to cool while you prepare the fudge topping.
4 In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, sweetened condensed
milk and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on low, in 30 second increments, stirring
in between each increment, until the chocolate is completely melted; stir
mixture smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread mixture over the shortbread,
smoothing with a spatula into an even layer. Pour salted caramel on top of the
chocolate mixture, then sprinkle with the toasted pecans. Refrigerate until
firm; about 2 hours. Cut into small squares and serve.